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The Dracaena Elegance is a subtly noble houseplant that can make any living room feel like a natural wonderland. Hailing from the tropical regions of Africa, the Dracaena Elegance enjoys basking in humid weather similar to its home. These elegant plants can grow up to 10 feet tall, generating presence and character in their environment. The Dracaena Elegance is nothing short of its name, featuring a bamboo-looking trunk with massive green leaves sprouting out of the top. Typically, this plant can handle being watered about once a week. It prefers mild, indirect sunlight and well-draining potting soil. A Dracaena Elegance can spice up any living area or outdoor patio with its height and graceful leaves.

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Filtered indoor light (such as through a sheer curtain in front of a sunny window) or a semi-shade spot is an ideal location. Never place a dracaena plant in direct sun, as the rays will scorch its foliage.

Dracaena require less water than most indoor plants. Keep them hydrated by misting the leaves with water and keeping the soil lightly misted (never soggy) as well with good drainage. Always allow the top soil to dry out before watering.

65-75° F, sensitive to extreme heat or cold (nothing below 55° F)

Also Known As :
Dragon Tree
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Dracaena Elegance

While the name “Dracaena Elegance” may sound like a beautiful dragon in a ballgown, it is actually the name of a plant! Once you see this plant, you’ll realize why they call it Elegance. This plant’s long, palm tree-like stalks and broad leaves look wonderfully graceful. To find out whether the Dracaena Elegance is for you, read on!

What is a Dracaena Elegance?

This plant has roots in Africa, Central America, and Asia. What we mean by roots is that, well, it’s a plant! But we’re also referring to its origins. The Dracaena Elegance is a tropical plant with thin dark green leaves and a bamboo-like stalk. This plant is an upright evergreen shrub, meaning it is taller than it is wide, with mostly straight edges. The Dracaena tends to drop its lower leaves as the plant grows taller, exposing the stalk as it ages.

  • Plant Size: The Dracaena Elegance can grow anywhere from 4 to 5 feet tall! This means it is probably shorter than you. This is good news, seeing as most people and things are way taller than us! Oh, you mean you’re average height? Moving on.
  • Light: This plant should be grown in bright, indirect light. It is known to tolerate lower levels of light but does not necessarily thrive in these conditions. Avoid placing the plant in direct sun because the rays can scorch their dark glossy leaves.
  • Watering schedule: The Dracaena requires less water than most indoor plants. When watering, it is recommended to water lightly and slowly from above, using purified water. Make sure you allow the water to soak through to the roots before you stop. Always allow the top 1 inch of soil to dry out before watering; this helps avoid overwatering and, in turn, helps against root rot. It is important to note that the Dracaena Elegance is sensitive to fluoride in water. If you will be using tap water, it is important to leave the water out overnight for the fluoride gas to dissipate into the air.
  • Temperature: This plant does well at room temperature, anywhere between 65°F – 80°F. Cold temperatures should generally be avoided.

man spraying dragon tree with water

 

Why Choose the Dracaena Elegance Plant for Your Home?

The Dracaena plant does a lot more for you than just acting as another beautiful piece of decor around your house. Although let’s be honest, that’s why you chose it in the first place! Hey, no judgment here. We get it. Houseplants are all the rage currently. We can’t hop on Instagram without seeing influencers surrounded by plants with the hashtag #plantmom. Believe it or not, this plant provides you with great benefits other than being a backdrop in your new selfie.

Feel Better

Indoor plants such as the Dracaena are efficient air filters. Scientists at NASA have found that they pull harmful chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the air. These compounds can make you sick and cause a variety of health problems. How could these houseplants possibly keep you from getting sick? Well, it’s called science!

Improve Memory

An indoor plant can help you with memory retention as well. Okay, listen, we’re not saying this plant has superpowers, but researchers have discovered that plants and nature can improve attention span and memory. It has been reported that work performed under the influence of plants can increase memory retention up to 20%!

 

Are Dracaena Elegance Plants Good Indoors & Outdoors?

The Dracaena Elegance is a popular low-maintenance houseplant. It can be grown both indoors and outdoors in subtropical climates. These plants aren’t picky about outdoor soil as long as it drains easily. They’ll grow best in garden soil that has had compost added to it, or other organic matter for that matter! See what we did there?

Though this plant can thrive indoors and outdoors under certain conditions, we’d like to remind you that it is a subtropical plant and will not tolerate frost. Dracaena thrives outdoors in frost-free areas. If you live somewhere where you get occasional frost, be prepared to protect your Dracaena with some kind of covering. For this reason, it may be beneficial to grow your plant indoors!

 

Are Dracaena Elegance Plants Pet and Child Friendly?

So, we have good news, and we have bad news. The good news is that your toddler is safe around this plant! The Dracaena Elegance plant is non-toxic to humans, making it generally safe to grow around children. Now, as for you pet parents, the unfortunate news is that this gorgeous plant is toxic to cats and dogs.

Saponin is the chemical found in the plant responsible for the toxicity to animals. An animal eating Dracaena leaves can result in vomiting (with or without blood) accompanied by diarrhea, weakness, drooling, loss of appetite, and depression. If you suspect that your pet may have gotten into the leaves of your plant, it is best to seek veterinary assistance!

woman planting tall dracaena plant

 

Dracaena Elegance Plant Family Relatives

The Dracaena Elegance plant is a part of the Asparagaceae family. Okay, this isn’t helping us when we say do not eat it! Asparagus is delicious; we get it. This plant wouldn’t necessarily pair well with that steak on the grill. There are approximately 120 different species of shrubs and trees. As mentioned previously, the Dracaena originates from several tropical and subtropical settings, including Central America.

 

Plant Types That Are Similar to the Dracaena Elegance Plant

The Dracaena family contains plants that have a tropical appearance and similar living needs. These Dracaena varieties vary in color and appearance, often requiring varying degrees of care. Due to the origin of these plants, they thrive in tropical environments, and all require medium light.

Here is a list of Dracaena plants similar to the Dracaena Elegance:

  • Marginata
  • Deremensis warneckii ulyses
  • Fragrans
  • Surculosa
  • Reflexa
  • Draco
  • Janet Craig

This is by no means an exhaustive list of Dracaena plants! There are tons of plants out there! Some we can’t even pronounce!

 

Final Thoughts – Dracaena Elegance

The Dracaena Elegance is a beautiful and unique house plant. Its tall stalk and wide glossy leaves make it an eclectic piece of decor for any home. If you’re looking for a stunning corner-piece that will spread its foliage wide and grab the attention of your house guests, check out the Dracaena Elegance from Planted Pot.

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